Bahasa Melayu
dusta
English
lie, falsehood, untruth
A false statement or something that is not true.
دوستا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Guru itu menegur murid yang berkata dusta.
The teacher reprimanded the student who told a lie.
Jangan biasakan diri dengan dusta.
Do not get used to lying.
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What does “lie” mean in Malay?
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dusta
It can mean a false statement or lying.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mendusta
- to tell lies
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